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Lightovation Announces Details for Summer Edition in June

May 14, 2024  by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

The market center previously announced that the January 2025 edition of Lightovation will take place January 8-11, matching the Wednesday to Saturday date pattern of June shows.

“It’s so important to make new connections and seek inspiration this summer. We look forward to welcoming the industry to Dallas four days of community and support for one another,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center.

Pre-registration, which is the exclusive method to receive a FastPass for quicker entry, is now available. All registered Lightovation attendees will also be able to access the concurrent Total Home & Gift Market, running June 19-25 (TEMPS June 19-22). Several hotel blocks have already sold out and all remaining blocks reserved for Lightovation will close May 28th. Anyone still needing to make June hotel reservations should visit the Dallas Market Center website for the best rates.

Seminars and Special Events
The opening night event for June 2024 Lightovation will be the 15^th annual Showroom of the Year Awards at 6pm on June 19, in the Trade Mart 4 Elevator Lobby. All are welcome to attend to honor top lighting retailers from throughout North America, with no tickets or additional registration required.

This reception takes the place of the Opening Night Party (formerly Lighting After Dark), which will return in January 2025 as an on-site celebration. Of course, several showrooms will be offering their own events and hospitality alongside this official schedule:

Light Stars
Dozens of lighting professionals from across the United States and Canada have been selected to attend June 2024 Lightovation as part of the Light Stars program. These individuals are nominated by their employers and industry partners to recognize their efforts even if they are not normally able to participate in the show. Honorees who are accepted into the Light Stars program receive complimentary airfare and two nights of hotel accommodations to enable them to experience the largest residential lighting show in North America.

Interior Designer Preview Day
On June 18, an Interior Designer Preview Day will take place for Lightovation. Participating showrooms will be open for a sneak peek by the interior design community and special programming will take place including a Trend Tour from trend expert Patti Carpenter, a special panel discussion on product licensing and design, a product tour of lighting showrooms by top interior designers, and a networking reception in the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse. Full details are available on the Dallas Market Center website and via its new Design Instagram account (@dallasmarketdesign).

Style Eyes Trendspotting

The Style Eyes return for summer as the program leveraging the knowledge and taste making skills of social media influencers for their insights and discoveries. The Style Eyes will spot must-see and unique products and trends across the lighting marketplace. Designers Lisa McDennon (@lisamcdennon) and Alisa Berry (@alisaberrydesigns) will serve as Style Eyes for June Lightovation. Lisa is the award-winning interior designer and product designer from Laguna Beach, CA with a collection of lighting from Hinkley. Alisa Berry Designs of Jackson, MS is nationally recognized as a colorful, joyful designer with expertise on new homes, redesigns, and holiday décor. Follow along on Dallas Market Center social media channels and #dallasstyleeyes.

ARTS Awards Nominations
Nominations are open for the 35th ARTS Awards, hosted by Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley and taking place on January 10, 2025, during winter editions of Lightovation and the Total Home & Gift Market. The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement, including several dedicated lighting retail and manufacturing categories. Anyone may submit nominations for the ARTS Awards through June 26 at www.dallasmarketcenter.com/artsawards.

Spark Magazine: Summer Issue
More than 50,000 retailers and designers are receiving the latest issue of Spark magazine, the stylish pre-market publication highlighting trends, what’s new inside the market center, and insights from makers and influencers. The cover story is a profile of the largest rep agencies at Dallas Market Center and the power of relationships to support retailers. This issue also features one of the four lighting trends from annual Lightovation Trend Report plus home trends with a Texas design style; other articles focus on gifts; fashion; and highlights of new and expanding showrooms throughout Dallas Market Center plus a special section The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market. Finally, the magazine offers plenty of reasons to explore new restaurants and Instagram worthy backdrops around Dallas.

Additional information about the largest residential lighting show in North America is available on the Lightovation page of the Dallas Market Center website. Keep up with the latest developments by following the #Lightovation and #dallasmarket hashtags on social media, visiting the Lightovation Facebook Page and joining the Lightovation - Lighting Industry Discussion Group on Facebook.